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Foreign News
February 16, 1739
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
In Naples on Nov. 4, Baron Neuhoff arrived in disguise, met Dutch Consul M. Lerberg, whose suspicions led to the arrest of three ship masters carrying Dutch colors, as a diplomatic compliment to France in the Corsica affair.
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Naples, Nov. 4. We are assured that Baron Neuhoff is actually in this City; that it is likewise true, that having landed in Disguise in the Night he went to M. Lerberg, the Dutch Consul; but that the Reasons alledged for his Ships carrying Dutch Colours not appearing satisfactory to the Consul, who had received private Instructions concerning him, he obtained of the Court to get the Masters of three Ships arrested; and this was done as a Compliment, in order to shew the Republick's Regard for the Court of France, in the Affair of Corsica.
What sub-type of article is it?
Diplomatic
Rebellion Or Revolt
What keywords are associated?
Baron Neuhoff
Naples
Dutch Consul
Ship Arrest
Corsica Affair
France Diplomacy
What entities or persons were involved?
Baron Neuhoff
M. Lerberg
Where did it happen?
Naples
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Naples
Event Date
Nov. 4
Key Persons
Baron Neuhoff
M. Lerberg
Outcome
masters of three ships arrested as a compliment to the court of france in the affair of corsica
Event Details
Baron Neuhoff landed in disguise at night and went to the Dutch Consul M. Lerberg; the consul, having private instructions, found the reasons for the ships carrying Dutch colours unsatisfactory and obtained court order to arrest the masters of three ships.